Background: The first placement test I did a little below what I was supposed to (partly because I was in the middle of my pre-calc class and at the time I wasnt learning about logs, trig and the unit circle). and my score increased a lot my second time. I have a 73 right now and I know that is Pre-calculus level. Anyway my questions are:
My learning and practice module still is having me practice for Pre-Calc, is this supposed to happen?
Shouldn’t I be preparing for calculus now?
Does the module change to calculus prep after Im done all the categories for prepping for Pre-Calc?
Also do all my placement tests need to be completed before orientation? Im asking because I dont know if I have to place into the right math before I register for classes at orientation (my orientation is June 23rd)
Im also asking because I really need to place into Calculus my third time.
ALEKS doesn’t teach you calculus, as far as I remember. They want you to be solid enough on algebra, trig, and precalc so that you will be prepared for calculus when you take it.
@bodangles so its normal? what happens if you`re nearly done all the learning modules? How are you supposed to get the 10 hour requirement for the 3rd placement test?
So you’ve taken the actual assessment twice already? You’d know better than me what’s on it, then. If there were no questions about calculus, you’re not going to be tested on calculus (and therefore they won’t review calculus, so a lack of it would be normal).
@bodangles okay thank you, and do you know if there is a certain time the tests need to be finished by? (like before NSO or before drop/add classes day?) I know classes are picked at NSO, should I try to place into calculus before that date?
I would definitely try to get it done before NSO. Then you can schedule calc right off the bat, whereas if you go in qualifying for precalc you will have to schedule precalc (“You must qualify for a course before scheduling it”) and retake ALEKS before drop/add ends (“All access to ALEKS placement ends at the conclusion of your first drop-add period”). You really don’t want to still be messing with that when you’re worrying about move-in and starting classes.